RN - Clinical Team Coordinator Registered Nurse - Advanced Acute Care Medical/Transplant

Job Summary

Geisinger is offering a full-time Inpatient RN position up to $24,000 hiring incentive for eligible candidates! The position offers a minimum hiring rate of $41.50 with potential for higher rates based on experience, and up to $7 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

About the role

Coordinates and supervises the delivery of nursing care and activities on assigned unit. Assists in developing, initiating, and supporting improvements on the unit level that facilitate the delivery of high-quality, safe, and cost-effective patient care. Ensures the highest level of care is provided, optimizes all customer interactions to maximize patient satisfaction. Provides direct patient care, directs the work of assigned personnel, assists with orientation and integration of new employees. Conducts performance appraisals, monitors absenteeism, orders supplies, schedules 24-hour staffing, patient and bed triage where appropriate. Assists with addressing performance problems, initiating the disciplinary process as appropriate. Communicates pertinent information regarding patient care activities and operations to appropriate personnel. Participates in the formulation of nursing policies and goals as well as policies affecting other departments. Communicates and interprets policies, procedures, and regulations to patients, visitors, and staff members, as required. Communicates significant issues on units to Operations Manager in a timely manner. Assists in preventing and resolving patient and family concerns. Assists the Operations Manager in making patient-focused service rounds on assigned unit. Follows up on incidents occurring on assigned unit. Ensures proper documentation and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and supervises the delivery of nursing care and activities on assigned unit.
• Assists in developing, initiating, and supporting improvements on the unit level that facilitate the delivery of high-quality, safe, and cost-effective patient care.
• Ensures the highest level of care is provided, optimizes all customer interactions to maximize patient satisfaction.
• Provides direct patient care, directs the work of assigned personnel, assists with orientation and integration of new employees.
• Conducts performance appraisals, monitors absenteeism, orders supplies, schedules 24-hour staffing, patient and bed triage where appropriate.
• Assists with addressing performance problems, initiating the disciplinary process as appropriate.
• Communicates pertinent information regarding patient care activities and operations to appropriate personnel.
• Communicates and interprets policies, procedures, and regulations to patients, visitors, and staff members, as required.
• Communicates significant issues on units to Operations Manager in a timely manner.
• Assists in preventing and resolving patient and family concerns.
• Assists the Operations Manager in making patient-focused service rounds on assigned unit.
• Follows up on incidents occurring on assigned unit.
• Ensures proper documentation and follow-through.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience.
• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program-Nursing.
• Enrollment in a Bachelor's Degree-Nursing.
• Bachelor's Degree-Nursing preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body.
• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) - State of Pennsylvania.

Skills

• Ability to work under a Temporary Practice Permit until taking NCLEX.
• Participation in shared governance structure that empowers nurses.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within the organization.
• Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders.
• Community involvement through Employee Resource Groups.
• Employee referral incentive program.

Benefits

• Full benefits (medical, dental, and vision) starting on day one.
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA).
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly.
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive.
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools, and more.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life, and pet and legal insurance.
• The ability to work under a Temporary Practice Permit until you take NCLEX.
• Affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

Pay

$41.50 minimum hiring rate with potential for higher rates based on experience, and up to $7 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts.

Schedule

Full time, 36 hours per week, night shift, every other weekend and every other holiday. Offer self-scheduling to allow for flexible schedule.

Unit Description

BP3 is an advanced acute care unit with a focus on organ transplant that offers a challenging and professionally rewarding work environment. Covers a diverse adult patient population on a variety of different services such as Transplant, General Surgery, ENT, Urology, Plastic Surgery, Gynecology, and a host of different diagnoses on our Hospitalist Medicine services. BP7 nurses also provide peritoneal dialysis (PD) exchanges and support PD patients throughout the hospital.

Geisinger Family

Geisinger is proud to be an affirmatively action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.